“I didn’t want to lose my loved one”
I had no intention of moving from Krasnoyarsk. My city suited me quite well, especially since recently it began to develop even faster. But fate decreed otherwise. I got married and had to move to Severodvinsk. My husband works at a factory here.
I couldn’t stay in Krasnoyarsk. This meant losing a loved one, and so I finally decided to completely change my life. I moved right after I finished my sixth year of medical school. Here I entered the Northern State Medical University for residency in otorhinolaryngology. It is located in Arkhangelsk.
“We dated at a distance for almost a year”
We met my future husband in St. Petersburg. In mid-July, when coronavirus restrictions eased, I decided to go on vacation to St. Petersburg alone. I had a great time there, enjoyed the beauty of the city, local attractions, and met different people. It seemed like a childhood dream had come true!
One evening, my new friend and I went to look at the drawbridges and listen to street musicians. Then she left, and I decided to stay. It was about three o'clock in the morning when I saw two young men who seemed very pleasant to me, and decided to get to know them. That's how I met my fate.
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As a result, we walked all night, and in the morning we decided to have breakfast in a cafe. One of them, my future boyfriend, needed to fly back to his city, Severodvinsk. He almost made it to the airport, but came back because he realized that he had fallen in love with me.
As soon as we broke up, we started texting. We talked for three to four hours every day - time flew by completely unnoticed. Then we visited each other several times and less than a year after we met, in April, we decided to get married in Severodvinsk.
I want to state that long distance relationships can indeed exist. If people love each other and enjoy communicating at least somehow, then distance does not matter. There was no tension between me and my boyfriend while we were in a long distance relationship. We received only pleasure from our communication, even though it was “in absentia”.
Walk around Severodvinsk: monuments and memorials
The monuments of the city of Severodvinsk display the history and glorious past, and they also show tourists famous personalities for the northern town.
Memorial Stone to Richard Chancellor
- Address: Alexander Zryachev embankment.
Richard Chancellor is an English navigator of the 16th century; in 1553 he visited the Russian shores of the White Sea, visited the village of Nenoksa and the Nikolo-Korelsky monastery. His visit to Russia served as the beginning of trade relations between our country and the British. For this, the captain's name went down in history. In the city of Severodvinsk he was awarded a memorial sign, which was installed on the Embankment.
Sculptural and memorial composition “Peace and Labor”
- Address: David Pashayev Square.
In 1988, the city of Severodvinsk turned half a century old. On this occasion, sculpture masters A. Dem and V. Onezhko built a composition dedicated to the labor glory of the shipbuilding city. According to the author, the monument symbolizes the present, past and future of the city. The sculpture received the inspiring Soviet name “Peace-Trud-May” and became one of the symbols of Severodvinsk.
Military memorial complex "Grieving Motherland"
- Address: st. Richard Chancellor.
The pine forest on Yagry Island is not only a beautiful corner of nature, but also a memorable historical place where soldiers of the Karelian Front are buried. A total of 103 are known to be buried. A memorial complex was erected at the burial site. Its name evokes associations with the legendary monuments of Kyiv and Volgograd.
The local motherland is called the “Mourning One” and looks more modest. The composition consists of two stylized bayonets and a female figure standing humbly with her head bowed. She symbolizes a mother who lost her sons. The height of the monument is 12 meters. It was installed in 1975.
To the innocent victims of Yagrinlag
- GPS coordinates: 64.498461, 39.698767.
The tragic pages of the Gulag directly affected Severodvinsk. In memory of the political prisoners held in a correctional facility on the territory of the monastery, a stele was erected in the city. It is located on the site of a former cemetery, in one of the remote urban areas. The author of the attraction, G.A. Sodomovsky, created the monument as laconic as possible - in the form of a white rough stele.
The crew of the submarine Kursk
- Address: Yagry Island.
The tragically famous nuclear submarine "Kursk", which crashed in 2000, "originally" came from Severodvinsk. It was produced at a local shipyard. The city immortalized the memory of the 118 sailors who died in the disaster. The stela with the image of a submarine resembles a tombstone.
Excursion underwater vehicle "Neptune"
- Address: Arkhangelskoe highway, 58.
In 1991, for the first time in the history of our country, a submarine intended for tourist excursions was manufactured. It was produced according to the design of the Rubin design bureau.
The submarine was named after the ancient Roman underwater god Neptune. The 28-meter-long vessel is capable of diving to depths of 30 to 60 meters. In 1992, the facility was put into operation and went to work - taking tourists far from their homeland - to the waters of the Caribbean Sea. Four years later, the device was returned home for repairs, but the submarine never returned to its direct duties.
Muscovites wanted to take it and make a cafe, but these plans did not come true. Now the ship is still idle, being an object for tourist inspection. You can see it on the territory of the Sevmash plant.
Monument to the First Builders of Severodvinsk
- Address: First Moorings Street.
The monument located on the Yagrinskoye Highway, in the very place where the builders were landed in 1936, refers to the beginning of the history of modern Severodvinsk. They were sent here to build a shipyard for government needs. The pioneers were immortalized in the form of three bas-reliefs in red in 1978. The opening of the monument took place on the 40th birthday of the city of Severodvinsk. The author of the project was an aspiring sculptor from Leningrad, one of the students of the school. Mukhina.
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The Soviet city grew up around the plant on the shores of the White Sea, in lands with a rich history that preserves the memory of the ancient Pomors and their culture. Today Severodvinsk is a town of shipbuilding glory, reflecting in its appearance the milestones of the country’s “maritime” and industrial history. The ancient heritage of these places and the wonderful picturesque nature of the Russian North add to their tourist attractiveness. Many people think that there is nothing to see in “industrial cities”. The sights of Severodvinsk prove that this is not the case at all.
"The scenery was depressing"
The first impression of the city was, of course, sad. I was not particularly impressed by the airport in Arkhangelsk and the city itself. The landscape was depressing: wooden houses, bad roads. In Severodvinsk itself, at first I didn’t like the gray five-story buildings - the city is dominated by low-rise buildings. But then, when I had already settled down here a little, I realized that low-rise buildings are not so bad: they look cozy, there is more light in the apartments.
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The only thing I still can't get used to is dirty tap water. Before drinking, it must be passed through two filters, or better yet, boiled.
After living here for some time, I realized that the advantage of a small city is its ease of movement. Everything is close here. You can go to the other end of the city very easily, because there are no such big traffic jams as in Krasnoyarsk. But all the necessary infrastructure is also there.
You can also get to other cities very quickly from Severodvinsk. St. Petersburg is a couple of hours by plane. If you wish, you can easily go on vacation to Kaliningrad or Sevastopol. Tickets will be very cheap.
And still I miss Krasnoyarsk, which has some special luster. There are many restaurants, large shopping centers and developed urban areas. Take, for example, Mira Avenue, which is pleasant to walk along. I think Krasnoyarsk is a magnificent city.
Temples and churches of Severodvinsk
As in other cities of Russia, there are many churches in Severodvinsk and its environs, although in terms of their number it cannot compare with Ryazan, Smolensk or Tula.
Trinity and St. Nicholas churches in Nenoksa
- Address: Nenoksa village.
It is difficult to imagine the Russian north without monuments of wooden architecture. Not far from Severodvinsk, in the small village of Nenoksa, there is a complex of two churches. Their history goes back several centuries.
Unlike the city of Severodvinsk, Nenoksa is an ancient village; the prototypes of local churches are rooted deep in history. It is known that from time immemorial there were three churches on the territory of the village, which burned down in the 18th century. The fire dates back to 1725. After him, the construction of temples began, which we can see today - in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the Life-Giving Trinity. The first temple is winter, the second is summer. Bishop Varnava blessed the local residents for the construction of the shrine, and a carpentry team led by Vasily Korsakov arrived in the village.
First, the summer Trinity Church appeared; St. Nicholas Church, according to the official version, was completed only in 1763, but the date of its illumination is not known for certain. Until the beginning of the 19th century, the church was heated in black. The architectural appearance of the temple ensemble was completed by the bell tower, built in the 1830s.
Church of the Resurrection on Yagra
- Address: Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, 2.
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Severodvinsk is a neat wooden church, painted soft blue, its domes covered with gilding. In design, it resembles a familiar example of northern wooden architecture, but its original appearance was probably somewhat different. The prehistory of this temple is shrouded in darkness. The fact is that the church does not stand in its historical place.
The church was moved to Yagry Island in the city of Severodvinsk in the early 1990s from the village of Solza. This decision was driven by the desire to save money. It was necessary to organize a parish for believers, and the construction of a new temple required a lot of money. During the transfer of the church, the Icon of the Resurrection was discovered, which became the main shrine of the temple and gave it its modern name.
Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
- Address: Lebedeva, 16.
In the southern part of Severodvinsk, not far from the banks of the Kudma River, this new temple is located. The date of laying the first stone in its foundation is considered to be 2005; in 2006, the domes of this shrine were already consecrated. The Vladimir Church is small, but very cozy - there is always a friendly atmosphere, the ministers are responsive, and the parishioners are decent. The inside of the temple is beautiful - indeed, it creates the atmosphere of the house of God. There is a Sunday school for adults and children; on holidays, the parish can host exciting fairs and even concerts.
Chapel of the Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky
- Address: Boychuka, 4.
The modern religious building became a decoration of the city in 2015. The chapel, located on Boychuk Street, near the city square, attracts with its elegant architecture; stained glass windows add grace to its appearance. One of them reproduces the image of the ancient Russian holy prince Alexander Nevsky, whose name the chapel bears. From a distance, a huge gilded dome crowning a small round building attracts attention.
“Many people drive expensive cars”
Prices for food and things in Severodvinsk are approximately the same as in Krasnoyarsk. I didn't notice much of a difference. The shops are still the same: there are many hypermarkets of large chains. But real estate is very expensive. Two-room apartment with European layout of 40 sq. m costs 3.8 million rubles.
I was also surprised that many wealthy people live in such a small and somewhat unprepossessing city. I have never seen so many premium cars anywhere.
At the same time, I noticed that the residents of Severodvinsk are accustomed to saving. Many of them are quite scrupulous in financial matters; the salaries of the majority of the population are far from high. But, on the other hand, they know how to appreciate what they have. They are kind, honest and friendly and are ready to help even strangers. So I receive support here not only from loved ones, but also from unfamiliar people.
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History: from Shipbuilding to Severodvinsk
It is believed that the discovery of lands in the vicinity of the Northern Dvina was the work of the Vikings. Starting from the end of the 9th century, warlike sailors regularly visited Pomerania, until in the 12th century Veliky Novgorod took the Severodvinsk lands under its wing. The construction of the Nikolo-Korelsky monastery at the Nikolsky mouth of the Dvina, which later became the sea gate to Europe for pre-Petrine Rus', also dates back approximately to this time period. But the history of Severodvinsk as such dates back only to 1936, after the Soviet government adopted a decree on the construction of a shipbuilding plant in these parts. The future enterprise was supposed to spread out its shipyards precisely on the territory belonging to the Nikolo-Korelsky monastery and replenish the domestic fleet with new ship structures. They didn’t go too far with the name of the new village, dubbing it Shipbuilding. True, just two years later the settlement was given the status of a city, renaming it Molotovsk - in honor of the popular political figure V. M. Molotov in those years.
During the Great Patriotic War, the former Shipbuilding turned into a port of strategic importance: the city received cargo ships of the allied countries, but almost all the military glory went to Arkhangelsk and Murmansk. They remembered Molotovsk only in the early 50s, in connection with the launch of the production of nuclear submarines. The Moscow authorities considered the port on the White Sea an ideal place for the implementation of such a grandiose plan, which is why the city was once again renamed: this time preference was given to the politically neutral name Severodvinsk.
Severodvinsk today
Having survived the decline and economic depression of the 90s, local city-forming enterprises were somehow miraculously able to stay afloat, so the title of “city of shipbuilders” still remains with Severodvinsk. However, today it is engaged not so much in the construction of ships, but in the design and testing of nuclear submarines (Sevmashpredpriyatie), as well as their repair (). It is clear that the activities of such giants of the defense industry did not have the best impact on the environmental situation in the city, not to mention the underground sarcophagi 20 km from the port, in which the management of the enterprises “stores” nuclear waste and other by-products of submarine disposal. However, the local residents themselves look at such a dangerous neighborhood with a degree of healthy optimism, never tired of making sophisticated jokes about genetic mutations and their extraordinary “survivability.”
For your information: for quite a long period, Severodvinsk was a closed city, and not every citizen of the union could freely enter it. Today there is no “face control” for Russians in the former Molotovsk. But a foreign tourist who intends to explore the port will have to spend a lot of time going through the authorities in order to get an entry permit.
Climate
Severodvinsk is, in fact, the Far North. And although the city officially belongs to the temperate maritime climate zone, the weather conditions here are far from resort-like. Summer in the former Molotovsk is short and unkind: the average temperature in July is only +16 °C, in addition, even at this time of year the city experiences night frosts. In winter, Severodvinsk is covered with snow and frozen. A typical January for Pomeranian shipbuilders is -15 °C on the thermometer and regular blizzards, but during the winter the temperature scale often drops to -30 °C. Adding to this already unsightly weather “bouquet” is year-round high humidity, which makes the cold feel more acute.
City districts
Severodvinsk is located at the confluence of the Dvina and the White Sea, west of Arkhangelsk. Administratively, the city with 183,996 inhabitants is divided into three zones: the main part or the city itself, neighborhoods and the island of Jagry. The most boring area from a tourist point of view is the quarterly area or the so-called Zaozerny District, which is a classic residential area with standard buildings and a complete absence of any significant attractions.
The main part extends from northeast to southwest and is divided into the center, as well as the old and new town. The entire cultural and business life of Severodvinsk is in full swing in its center, which is both the trading core and the location of the city drama theater. Connoisseurs of wooden architecture usually delve into the old areas of the former Molotovsk: although the local authorities have vowed to get rid of the rickety mansions from the times of the “Father of Nations” as soon as possible, in the historical part of Severodvinsk there are still plenty of dilapidated, but charming wooden buildings in their own way.
Yagry Island, hidden behind the local industrial zone, is perhaps the most picturesque area of Severodvinsk, whose peak popularity occurs in the summer months. It is on his land that the city embankment, a cozy forest park and a sea beach are located. For everyone who is interested in the history of the Pomeranian region, the guides of the local history museum will definitely tell you how the ship of the British expedition "Edward Bonaventure" once moored off the coast of Jagra, whose team gave the island the name "Pink" because of the abundance of flowering rose hips and rosemary on it. By the way, today you no longer need to swim to Yagr: the island has long been connected by a system of bridges and dams to the mainland of Severodvinsk.
Attractions
Severodvinsk is a city with a typical Pomeranian character: not arrogant, slightly harsh and completely devoid of loud gloss. The streets of the shipbuilders’ homeland are almost always not crowded, which, in general, is not so unusual for a closed city that has been working diligently on the military-industrial complex for more than 80 years. Truly historical and cultural attractions are scarce in Severodvinsk (numerous monuments to grandfather Lenin and a monument to the most erudite Pomeranian, Mikhailo Lomonosov, don’t count). This is understandable: conceived as a center of domestic shipbuilding, this secret city at the mouth of the Dvina initially developed not on its own, but in a strictly given direction. Harsh weather conditions also contributed to the somewhat ascetic appearance of the port.
And yet, Severodvinsk is infinitely far from the stereotypical image of a gray provincial town with nothing to see. Of course, local architectural monuments can hardly be called outstanding, but this “ship master” has everything at the highest level when it comes to natural beauties. So the most useful advice that can be given to a tourist who has climbed into these regions is to place maximum emphasis on forays around the surrounding area and admiring the delightful landscapes of the Russian north, but it is better to run through man-made attractions at a marching pace.
The first thing that greets a traveler who has finally reached the northern port is a memorial stele at the entrance to Severodvinsk. It is customary to linger near a simple memorial just long enough to take a good photo against its background. Tourists who are interested in the history of the Russian nuclear fleet can try to make their way to the Sevmashpredpriyatie museum. Only factory business travelers, as well as all kinds of delegations, are allowed into it, so you will have to run for permission, but, according to the lucky ones who made their way “into the holy of holies,” the local exhibition more than pays for the efforts spent. Models of the latest submarines built for the Russian fleet, a piece of the hull of the infamous Kursk, the neck of a bottle broken on the side of the Varshavyanka submarine, built at one time for the Chinese army - on the shelves of this unusual museum you can sometimes find the most unexpected exhibits marine theme. Those who were unable to get hold of a pass to Sevmashpredpriyatie can find some comfort in the local history museum. Nuclear-powered ships, of course, will not be shown here, but they will tell you with great pleasure about the life of the Pomeranians and the history of the city.
The Nikolo-Korelsky Monastery, considered the oldest building in Severodvinsk, is also not offended by the attention. After the founding of Molotovsk, shipbuilding workshops spread out around the monastery building, so today you can get into the monastery chapels only with the official permission of the plant management. The second iconic building of Severodvinsk is St. Nicholas Church with the Alexander Nevsky Chapel. The appearance, somewhat atypical for a religious building, is explained by the fact that the building originally housed a kindergarten, and only after it had become thoroughly dilapidated was the building handed over to the diocese, which used parishioners’ money to build a church in it. The fate of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ on the island of Jagry is very unusual. The dilapidated century-old building was transported to Severodvinsk from the village of Solza and gained popularity among pilgrims after a miraculous discovery: during the dismantling of the building, a cache with an icon of the Sign of the Blessed Virgin Mary was discovered within its walls.
The Nordic character of Severodvinsk is reflected even in small sculptural forms. Cartoon characters and heroes of folklore are not cast in metal here: all the monuments in the city are extremely serious, and sometimes even mournful, monuments. For example, in the Jagr forest belt you can find a marble slab installed in memory of the sailors who died on the Kursk submarine. On the same island there is another sad memorial - the Grieving Motherland. Those walking along the Yagrinskaya embankment can find a memorial stone there, laid in honor of the arrival of the English navigator Richard Chancellor (the same Edward Bonaventure expedition) to these parts. By the way, the embankment itself bears the name of A. Zryachev, director of the ship repair yard, as evidenced by a memorial sign in the form of a screw blade with the name of the “manager” inscribed on it, installed at the beginning of the promenade.
The Kudemskaya narrow-gauge railway and the paddle steamer Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol, which takes tourists along the Dvina, stand out somewhat from the general range of Molotov attractions. The first one remains operational to this day, so five days a week passenger trains travel along its rails from Severodvinsk (Vodogon station) to the village of Beloe Lake. But the ship sails only in the spring-summer season, so if you are eager to join the excursion, try to arrive in Severodvinsk before navigation closes.
Those who plan to enjoy the beauties of Pomerania with their children are advised to visit the City Park of Culture and Recreation to introduce the younger generation to original retro attractions. You can barbecue, hand-feed squirrels, or test the trails made by local skiers in the Yagrinsky pine forest. The forest belt area has been declared protected; in addition, it contains several interesting monuments. In the spring-summer season, you can also look at Lake Chayachye, located next to the residential areas of Yagra. Usually, city residents come here with families to have a little fun and also to feed the seagulls and ducks nesting in the coastal reed thickets. Fans of remote taiga towns and Nordic landscapes can take a ride to the Onega Pomorie National Park. The place is famous for its unique fauna and rich flora, so if you want to see real harp seals, beluga whales and bird colonies, this is the place for you.
Beach holiday
Paradoxically, beach holidays do take place in the Far North, and Yagrinsky Beach is proof of this. In summer, everyone flocks to the sandy strip, stretching for almost 4 km, who cannot imagine life without a tan and cool baths. The sea in these places is shallow, so in the warm season the water is relatively warm. However, only winter swimmers dare to take serious swims here: mostly Severodvinsk residents come to the beach to wander a little in the shallow water or just take a dip.
Urban transport
You can get around Severodvinsk by bus, minibus or taxi. The first ones are represented here mainly by “grooves” and low-floor options, one trip of which will cost 25 rubles. In total, the city has more than 30 bus routes, covering all districts of Severodvinsk. For example, you can get from the main part of the city to Yagry Island by buses and minibuses No. 1, 10, 15, 22, 26 and 28.
Payment in Severodvinsk taxis is usually recorded by a meter. The classic tariff of local taxi companies is 100 rubles. for landing and 13-15 rubles. for every kilometer of travel. Some companies charge hourly rates: on average, 450-550 rubles per hour of travel.
Phone numbers of some Severodvinsk taxis:
- "Rainbow" -,;
- "Maxim" –$.6;
- "5 minutes" -.
Where to stay
There are about a dozen hotels and hostels in Severodvinsk, but almost all of them are “starless”. The most expensive options are the Mama Leone and Nikolsky Posad hotels. An overnight stay in a double room at the mentioned establishments will cost from 4,000 rubles. A little cheaper in Volna, Nordsky and Hermitage - 3000-3600 rubles for a room with Wi-Fi and breakfast included. With a budget of 2000-3000 rubles. You can go to economy hotels like Parkovaya or rent a cozy one-room apartment from one of the locals. An overnight stay in the Severodvinsk hostel “Trukhinova 3” will cost 600-700 rubles, but provided that you are satisfied with a bed in a common room. A separate room in the same establishment is priced almost like a room in a budget hotel, that is, from 2000 rubles.
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Restaurants and cafes
Prices in Severodvinsk are traditionally “northern”, so be prepared for the fact that the check at local taverns may be a little surprising. The main type of Severodvinsk catering outlets are stylish cafes, gastro bars and canteens. It’s better to taste Italian cuisine while singing karaoke between shifts in the Mama Leone restaurant, which operates at the hotel of the same name. “Puzov” has a good assortment of beer and simple salads, “Meat” has perfect steaks and an extensive offer of hot dishes, and “Brothers Grill” offers meat and fish cooked over an open fire. Lovers of burgers and fries will find comfort in their local McDonald's, while simple carb eaters shouldn't be put off by a visit to Slastoria, a charming pastry shop that has made its reputation on mind-blowing desserts and fluffy pastries.
How to get there
The most convenient option for traveling to Severodvinsk is by plane, but since the homeland of shipbuilders does not have its own airport, you will have to fly to Arkhangelsk. The northern airport of Talagi is connected to the Mother See by daily flights of Aeroflot (departure from Sheremetyevo), Nordavia (Domodedovo Airport) and Uteira (departure from Vnukovo). You can get from Arkhangelsk to Severodvinsk by buses that depart every 20-30 minutes from the Central Bus Station (route No. 133) and the Sea Terminal (No. 138). The same route, but only much faster, can be done by taxi. The average cost of a trip from Talagi airport to Severodvinsk is 1000 rubles.
In addition, a train runs between Moscow and Severodvinsk. The train runs on even numbers and spends 22 hours 46 minutes on the way. Desperate car enthusiasts can make the same journey in 16 hours in their own car. To do this, you will have to leave Moscow on the Yaroslavskoye Highway, whose logical continuation is the M-8 Kholmogory federal highway.
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“It’s not easy to find a job”
There are certain difficulties with work in Severodvinsk. Especially for women. The city is small, good vacancies are filled quickly. Women often remain housewives - they raise children and additionally do manicures, sugaring, and so on. But they can afford it because they live with their military husbands or factory workers.
It’s easier for men in this regard. After school, you can graduate from a local technical school and then work at a factory for a decent salary.
In Severodvinsk, men can easily find work at a factory, but it is more difficult for women to do so
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I am lucky that I chose the medical profession for myself and even in a small northern city I can find something to do. I got a job in a hospital reminiscent of the Krasnoyarsk Emergency Hospital. The renovations here are, of course, not so luxurious, but the equipment and supply of medications are good.
“I’m happy because now I live by the sea”
At first glance, it may seem that the Arkhangelsk region is poor in places where you can go on vacation. After studying this issue and asking friends, I realized that in fact there are enough tourist places here. These are recreation centers and beaches where you can go for the weekend. The main thing is to have your own car to move around the region without hindrance.
The nature here is unique. At first I didn’t like it, it seemed very nondescript compared to the Krasnoyarsk one. Still, there is no such beautiful nature as in Siberia. However, after a while I realized that there are also quite a lot of beautiful places in the Arkhangelsk region. I am especially fascinated by the White Sea and the beaches with the purest white sand.
Every time I come to the beach (it takes us 30 minutes to get there), I am incredibly happy that I live by the sea. It is, of course, cold, and you cannot swim in it. But I like the sea air and the humid climate, which has benefited me. I used to have problems with my nose, but when I moved here, it immediately became easier for me to breathe.
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“The Krasnoyarsk pace is not enough”
The pace of life here is, of course, slower compared to Krasnoyarsk. People move at a measured pace because they have absolutely nowhere to rush. In Krasnoyarsk I was constantly involved in something. When I tell local residents about my life before moving, they are very surprised that I managed not only to study, but also to work, and even participate in volunteer projects.
From this it follows that the environment greatly influences our development. If I had lived in Severodvinsk since childhood, I would not have achieved what I have now. Therefore, I am grateful to my hometown for giving me a profession and the opportunity to spend my student life actively.
While I lived in Krasnoyarsk, I participated in various events at the all-Russian level. All this is missing in the small town of Severodvinsk. And now I am forced to look for some events on my own in order to somehow fill my life and bring it a little closer to the previous pace.
Krasnoyarsk seems like a wonderful city to me, and I didn’t think that I would have to leave it. However, benefits can be found in any city. The main thing for me is that I am now next to my loved one. Everything else is a matter of profit.
Olga Molosai specially for the online newspaper Newslab
Sights of the surrounding area of Severodvinsk and parks
The harsh northern nature has always attracted true aesthetes; it fascinates, enchants, exalts. Severodvinsk has several natural attractions and parks that are definitely worth seeing for travelers.
Embankment named after Alexandra Zryacheva
- Address: emb. named after Zryachev.
Severodvinsk is a coastal city and port. It is located not on any body of water, but on one of the northernmost seas of Russia. The White Sea in all its glory opens from the city embankment, which has become a popular place for walking for locals and tourists. There are observation decks for admiring the views.
You can not only walk along the embankment, but also ride a bicycle; there are bicycle paths here. The coastal area is decorated with replicas of ship cannons. The embankment bears the name of an honorary citizen of the city, the legendary shipbuilder Alexander Zryachev. A memorial sign was erected in his honor.
Dvina Bay
- Coordinates on the map: 65.056347, 39.000116.
Severodvinsk is located on the shores of one of the four largest bays of the White Sea, it is called Dvinskaya Bay. It got its name from the largest local river flowing into the White Sea. In addition to the Northern Dvina, many other small rivers merge with the sea here.
The depth in the bay reaches 120 meters, but shallow areas are also known, for example, the so-called “Dry Sea”. We are talking about a picturesque, vast, dry sandbank. It is interesting that Dvinskaya Guba, along with Onega, is one of the warmest areas of the White Sea.
Yagry Island
- GPS coordinates: 64.613677, 39.821679.
The center of natural attractions and monuments in Severodvinsk is Yagry Island, located at the mouth of the Northern Dvina River. This is a favorite place for recreation and fishing. Tourists and townspeople are attracted by the Yagrinsky pine forest, which stretches along the sandy shore.
Centuries-old trees create a peaceful atmosphere. This is a great place for those who like to walk in picturesque places and be alone with nature. Not far from Yagry Island there is a whole group of small uninhabited islands; wildlife lovers will be able to feel like “northern Robinsons”.
Chayachye Lake
- Coordinates on the map: 64.604683, 39.811770.
There are several fresh water bodies on Yagry Island, the largest of which is an oblong lake. In honor of the popular local monasteries, it was named Chayachye. The lake is home to not only seagulls, but also ducks, which vacationers love to feed. Here you can also see an interesting sea animal – the otter.
Park of Culture and Recreation
- Address: Sovetskaya, 30.
Severodvinsk Culture and Leisure Park is a standard place for city events, entertainment and walks. It “grew up” on the site of the city park, laid out in 1951 at the intersection of Profsoyuzov Avenue and Sovetskaya Street. The square was intended for the recreation of townspeople; a dance floor was organized here, and standard sculptures were installed.
The object became increasingly popular, and in 1972 it officially became a cultural park. The appearance was complemented by a beautiful fountain. Then attractions began to operate here, and over the years their variety increased. The most popular is still the Ferris Wheel. It has been taking vacationers on rides since 1990.
